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Mathematics is one of the oldest and most important branches of science in human history. Today, mathematics is used in technology, engineering, astronomy, economics, and many areas of daily life; it emerged as the result of thousands of years of accumulated knowledge. From the earliest times, humans have used mathematics to measure time, conduct trade, calculate taxes, define agricultural land, and study the heavens. The word “mathematics” derives from the Greek word mathema, meaning “learning.